Coconut Peas Pulao
Method
Step 1: Wash the rice and soak in water for 20 minutes.Step 2: chop onion and little coconut into pieces finely.
Step 3: heat oil, fry the chopped coconut pieces till colour and keep aside.
Step 4: In a same oil, add seasonings with mustard seeds, cumin. When it splutters, add onions and fry till soft.
Step 5: Then add 3 1/2 cups of fresh water and lemon juice to the soaked rice. Cook on medium flame, covered with a lid and till done.
Step 6: Spread the prepared rice in a big plate to cool.
Step 7: Heat oil in a pan, fry green chillies, ground paste, salt, stir fry till water evaporates.
Step 8: Then add chopped mint leaves and boiled green peas and fry for same time. Remove from fire and allow it to cool.
Step 9: Mix this prepared mixture with the cooked rice very lightly using only the fingertip, transfer the rice to oven - proof serving dish and smoother the surface.
Step 10: Garnish with fried coconut and little mint & coriander leaves.
Step 11: Put in a preheated oven for 3 - 4 minutes then serve hot at lunch or dinner.
